Premkrishnan K Mariyil House, Market P.O

Velloorkunnam, Muvattupuzha

Ernakulam Dt, Kerala State-686673

Ph:+91-984******* (Mob)

+91-485-*******(Res)

e-mail: vlmyv4@r.postjobfree.com

PASSPORT NO: F2173555

Career Objective: NETWORK PLANNING & OPTIMIZATION

Seeking a career as a RF professional to contribute significantly to the company efficiency and which in turn offers ample opportunity to improve career and professional advancement.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

8.0 years plus of Cellular RF Planning and Optimization experiences, this includes GSM/EDGE, CDMA and 3G UMTS.

Skills: RF Design, Planning & Optimization

Technology: TDMA (GSM 900/1800), CDMA (3G-1X) & 3G UMTS

Vendor Expertise: Nokia, Ericsson & Motorola

Job Summary: Cellsite Nominal planning, Cell Database Designing, and Frequency Planning, Drive testing and post processing, Radio performance analysis, Physical and parameter optimization of UMTS and 2G Networks.

WORK PROFILE:

August 2006 to Present

Nokia Siemens Networks

RF Network Performance and Optimization

Cochin, Kerala.

Responsible for RF Network Planning & Optimization of GSM 900/UMTS Networks

UMTS Radio Network Optimization:

•Network Performance Analysis using Actix Analyzer and TEMS drive test logs.

•UTRAN parameters tuning for services Voice AMR 12.2, Video, PS R99 and HSDPA.

•IRAT, Inter-frequency and soft handovers optimization.

•Inter-RAT handover and cell re-selection related parameters tuning on both UTRAN and BSS sides.

•Radio capacity analysis of Node Bs based on Downlink Power, Uplink Interference and Channelization Codes utilization.

•Node Bs base-band (Channel Elements) capacity analysis and license upgrade/expansion recommendations for both Uplink and Downlink.

•Cluster Route definition for drive testing and drive test logs analysis to detect problems like Pilot Pollution, Inter-RAT and Inter-Frequency handover, missing neighbor definition, sector swap, hardware problems, signaling failure etc using TEMS 10.0.5,

•Post processing and analysis of drive test data using ACTIX.

•UMTS network coverage and quality optimization by electrical and mechanical tilts and orientation adjustment.

•Pre and Post tuning cluster and site reports preparation for coverage and quality.

•Team management for drive test and performance engineers.

UMTS Radio Network Planning:

•Link budget preparation on per service basis, Coverage/propagation and Capacity

Planning using Nokia Netact Dim Tool and Nokia Net Act Planner

•Technical Site Surveys for new sites, antenna selection, antennas design parameters and Configuration determination.

• Participated in 3G RFP (Pre Sales) Planning for Tamil Nadu and Kerala Circle.

• Model Tuning and Initial Nominal Planning of Vodafone 3G UMTS Networks,

in line with customer’s technical and marketing teams.

• 3G Node B Planning from the existing 2G Network based on Subscriber Profile

and Busy Hour Traffic using Net Act Planner 6.0 for Tamil Nadu and Haryana

Circles

• Scrambling code and Neighbor List Planning using Net Act Tool.

• New Site planning – Nominal /Search ring planning, Physical parameters, Cell parameters, and Traffic planning.

GSM Radio Network Optimization:

• Frequency, MAIO, HSN, BSIC & Neighbor List Planning for 140 Sites/month. Proficient in SFH and Cell Hopping Network Planning.

•KPI improvements has been achieved by BSC wise Parameter Optimization, SCHEMA FP retuning in Monthly basis for Entire Kerala Network

• Post processing and analysis of Drive Log files for sudden drop calls, Quality issues.

• Daily Monitoring of Cell wise and BSC wise Network Busy hour performances stat reports for network performances and quality analysis.

• Improve Quality of service of the assigned area through resolution of worst performing cells and cluster optimization. Action plan and implementation of corrective measures for maintaining of all Key Performances Indicators.

• Optimization of Neighbor list by SCHEMA, Clearing of network inconsistencies on biweekly basics.

• Planning and implementing of in building solutions.

• Fine tuning of BSS parameters – Power control, Quality and power budget handovers, neighbor optimization.

• Antenna Mapping

• Foot Printing of Cells to see the extent of coverage of the sites & various antenna trials e.g. Electrical and Mechanical Down tilts antennae

• Co-Ordinate regularly with other function to analyze the impact on network degradation

• Network Performance Analysis using KPI’s which includes, TCH Completion rate, SDCCH Completion rate and Rx Quality.

• Drive Test of GSM Air interface for New Site, Site swapping, Site Migrations and for any up gradations

• Network Optimization using SCHEMA ULTIMA FORTE.

April 2006 to August 2006

AIRCEL Limited

Technical-RF

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Responsible for RF Planning & Optimization of GSM 900/1800, EDGE

• Worked as an RF Engineer, assigned the job of planning and optimizing

Cellular GSM Network Tamil Nadu circle, with environments varying from dense-urban to rural.

• Carrying out Coverage, Quality, Cell Re-selection, Handover tests using the

TEMS INVESTIGATION Drive test tool in idle as well as dedicated mode to ascertain the design criterions as well to track out interference and quality related issues.

• Post processing of collected drive logs files and report generations are done using TEMS INVESTIGATION tool. Preparing and comparing of RxLev, RxQual, FER and C/I plots of pre optimization and post optimization drives.

• Planned RF specifications for new sites, which includes antenna azimuth, tilt, antenna mounting height, power, etc. Planning and adding of new Radio carriers as per site requirements.

• Conducted RF site survey for BTS site installations. Planning, site survey of External Repeaters for enhanced coverage keeping in view of potential loadcenters and terrain.

• Handling of MapInfo tool 8.0 for conversion of data relating to site acquisitions, drive logs, etc into geographical domain to facilitate visual analysis.

• Preparing Drive routes for optimization and acceptances test.

March 2005 to March 2006

Tata Tele Services Ltd.

RF-Networks.

Kerala Circle, India.

Responsible for RF Planning and Optimization of CDMA-1X Wireless Network for Tata Tele Services, Kerala.

•Conducted SCFT for entire North Kerala Sites.

•Conducted Site Survey of BTS and Repeater Sites in North Kerala Region.

•Loaded the cell site with OCNS for various DGU Settings and conducted the drive test.

•Post processed the drive data using ACTIX ANALYZER.

•Prepared Database for Planning Tool Uploading.

• Recommend and implement new Optimization techniques including: setting different Pilot Power levels, Antenna Down tilt (Electrical & Mechanical), re-orientation (azimuth and/or height) and beam width specifications of existing sites.

•Liaising with Vendor (Motorola) for all RF optimization process.

• Observe network functionality through daily reports generated from Motorola BSC and takes proactive measures to meet the Network KPI’s.

•Prepared sector wise RF loading, Handoff and Utilization plots using Thematic Map.

•Resolving Customer Complaints and Coverage Related Queries With in Specified Time Limit.

•Worked Closely with Marketing Team for New Town Profiling.

• Handling of Global Mapper 7.2 for conversion of data relating to site acquisitions, drive logs, etc in to geographical domain to facilitate visual analysis.

2004 to March 2005

Narmada Infrastructure Private Ltd

Kerala Circle

Responsible for RF coverage planning, site identification of CDMA-1X Wireless Network.

• Conducted site survey for various BTS and Repeater.

• Extensive use of MapInfo with mapping in layers.

• Preparing new sites sector wise azimuth plan.

• Generated Equipment List for RF related materials as per the requirement.

• Conducted VSWR, Cable Loss and Distance to Fault using BIRD SITE MASTER.

TOOLS:

• NETACT RADIO PLANNER 6.0 - RF planning tool.

• AGILENT E6474 NITRO, ASCOM TEMS INVESTIGATION 10.0.5-Drive Test Tool.

• Tems Deskcat, Actix Analyzer - Post Processing Tool.

• MAPINFO PROFFESSIONAL 8.5.

• AGILENT BTS TESTER.

• SCHEMA ULTIMA FORTE-Network Optimization Tool.

• Global Mapper 8.0.

SKILLS:

• Core Expertise in RF Optimization / RF planning.

• Complete RF Planning for entire sites in Kerala for Vodafone Essar.

• A team worker with good relationship to client, staff and other team members.

• Flexible to work under aggressive project time-scales.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

• RF Design and Planning of 123 plus Sits/month.

•Conducted drive tests for entire North Kerala sites and suggested Optimization changes.

•KPI improvements has been achieved by BSC wise Parameter Optimization, SCHEMA FP retuning in Monthly basis for Entire Kerala Network

•Conducted Rail way and Corridor drive for bench marking.

IT SKILLS:

• Programming Languages: C and C++

• Operating System: Windows 98/XP, DOS.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

•Cricket.

•Music and Singing.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:

2000-2004 B.E (Electronics and Communication)

A.M.S.EngineeringCollege

Namakkal/Periyar University,

Salem,

Tamil Nadu .

78%

1998-2000

Pre - Degree Nirmala College,

Muvattupuzha/

M.G. University, Kottayam, Kerala.

60%

1998 S.S.L.C.

(Class 10th) Nirmala High School,

Muvattupuzha/

State Board for Higher

Secondary Education, Kerala.

75.5%

WORK REFERENCE:

•Vinod.T

Manager-NW

Tata Teleservices Ltd

Kerala.

Mob: 092********

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